National Pit Bull Awareness Day is marked annually on Oct. 23 to appreciate and educate people to change perceptions and stereotypes about bully breed dogs, commonly referred to as "pit bulls."

The day was started in 2007 by Jodi Preis of Bless the Bullys, a pit bull rescue and education group in Tennessee, according to its official website.

Because of harmful stereotypes, pit bulls are often left at shelters and looked over by adopters. These dogs are loving and affectionate and they deserve forever homes.

Here are some quotes, courtesy dogvills.com, about this breed of canines:

1. "Punish the deed, not the breed."

2. "It takes a lot of work to make a pit bull human aggressive. It's not in their nature."

3. "The more people I meet, the more I love my pit bull."

4. "Educate, don't legislate. Breed specific laws don't work."

5. "Pit bulls need exercise, discipline and affection in that order."

6. "The average pit bull is nicer than the average person."

7. "If your pit bull is fat, you're not getting enough exercise."

8. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

9. "This is the most dangerous animal in the world. It is responsible for MILLIONS of deaths every year. By its side, a pit bull stands peacefully."

10. "Every breed of dog can be aggressive. It's time to stop blaming the wrong end of the leash."

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Representational image of a pit bull dog. pixabay
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